Ohio Personal Injury Blog

Taubman Law files a new lawsuit

I just prepared a lawsuit against Cedar Point which has not been filed yet  but because it appears to be a negligence action or a derivative of negligence, there is a two year statute of limitations. What does this mean? This means there is two years from the date of the incident to file this lawsuit. The facts are that a ride called Snake River malfunctioned and the car was catapulted into a...Read More

Industrial injuries; forever changing people’s lives

In our 29 years of doing workers’ compensation law at Taubman Law, I have handled practically every type of claim. The bureau bifurcates, or divides out, benefits; nothing is automatic. Every claim must be applied for. Let’s look at Monica Thayer’s Industrial accident of July 2, 2012 and, as we do, ask yourself CAN THIS APPLY TO ME? Here’s the full story on Ms. Thayer:...Read More

Ohio Workers’ Compensation: a creature of statute

Workers’ compensation is a creature of statute. That means all benefits and time limitations that affect injured workers are set down in writing. recently, I was talking to a client about the potential settlement of his 2007 workers’ compensation claim. He’s been on Temporary Total Disability (TTD) since the injury, which is almost unheard in today’s world. the BWC or...Read More

First responders and their right to immunity

A tragic accident occurred when a Northfield paramedic slipped as result of bad weather and surface conditions, causing an 81-year-old man to fall from a gurney while being carried to an ambulance. This gentleman later died from heart disease, the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner reported. However, the medical examiner also noted the skull and brain injuries that he suffered from the fall as...Read More

Taubman Law Car Accident Settlements

Brian and Bruce Taubman of Taubman Law recently awarded car accident settlements for two different clients. We can help you with your car accident settlements. Get the justice you deserve. Read More

If you’re injured at work, how do you file for workers’ compensation in Ohio?

When you or someone you know is injured on the job, you’re suddenly stuck with a lot on your plate beyond just the physical pain. One thing you must navigate is filing a workers’ compensation claim in Ohio. This process can be challenging, but under their managed care program, BWC and the managed care organizations (MCOs) have made filing a claim a little easier over the years....Read More

Frequently Asked Ohio Workers Compensation Questions

Below are recent questions/queries proposed by you, come back often and we will answer them for you as quickly as possible. Feel feel to email us or call us if you don’t see an answer to any of your questions I injured my neck in a car accident while driving to work; can I file a workers’ compensation claim? The general rule is that fixed site employee is not in the scope of their employment...Read More

February Testimonials

 Checkout what our Clients had to say about the work Bruce Taubman did for them! Margaret S. Bruce Taubman and Taubman Law were wonderful and on the spot to help me with my case. I never would have had my surgeries and therapies had they not been handling my case and helping me. In the end the settlement was wonderful and I thank them. Check out her settlement! Kerry H. I met Bruce Taubman...Read More

How long does an Ohio workers’ compensation claim stay open?

A common question new clients ask at Taubman Law is how long do workers’ compensation claims stay open? This is a great question because medical benefits and compensation cannot be paid for an expired claim, and the timelines can be tricky to understand. How long a claim stays open depends on several factors. First, the date of the injury (or in the case of an occupational disease, the...Read More

Multiple settlements reached with the City of Cleveland and CMHA

Settlement reached for an injured toddler on CMHA property Taubman Law reached a settlement with CMHA (Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Agency) for $50,000.00 for a little girl age five who fell through a window at one of their properties when she was two (2) years old. Because the statute of limitations does not expire until two years after the minor reaches the age of majority, Taubman Law...Read More